Vehicle stop study illuminates importance of officer's first words
Eugenia Rho believes in the importance of first impressions, especially during vehicle stops.
Social Sciences
May 29, 2023
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'Sexome' bacteria could help identify sex criminals
In her first publication in the journal Forensic Science International, Ms. Ruby Dixon demonstrated that bacteria can be transferred between a male and female during sexual intercourse and there is a possibility that bacterial ...
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May 17, 2023
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Researchers study the crowdsourced investigation of Jan. 6, 2021
How has online sleuthing successfully replaced wanted posters?
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May 3, 2023
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Democrats, urban dwellers, and 30-40-year-olds more likely to purchase first firearms during the pandemic: Study
Firearm sales increased to approximately 2.5 million in March 2020, an estimated 85% increase compared to March 2019. Firearm-related injuries and deaths also increased during the pandemic. What drove people to purchase firearms ...
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Apr 26, 2023
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Study finds mass shooters have distinct patterns of buying guns
The increase in gun violence in the United States has put pressure on law enforcement and others to find ways to reduce it. In 2022, there were 647 mass shootings, up from 383 in 2016. There has also been a three-fold increase ...
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Mar 20, 2023
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Fines for breaking US pollution laws can vary widely among states—the disparity may violate the Constitution
It's expensive to pollute the water in Colorado. The state's median fine for companies caught violating the federal Clean Water Act is over US$30,000, and violators can be charged much more. In Montana, however, most violators ...
Political science
Mar 15, 2023
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'Pineapple express' storm wallops California
Dozens of evacuation orders were in place Friday as a powerful atmospheric river, known as a "Pineapple express," surged into an already-sodden California, sparking warnings of widespread flash flooding.
Environment
Mar 11, 2023
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Online content moderators likely to experience burnout, study suggests
Online communities play an important role in creating a sense of connection between strangers. But what happens when the people moderating our favorite online communities quit?
Social Sciences
Mar 8, 2023
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What parents and educators need to know about teens' pornography and sexting experiences at school
Three out of four teenagers have seen online pornography—often before they even became a teenager. That's according to a new report from Common Sense Media that examines the role pornography plays in the lives of today's ...
Social Sciences
Mar 6, 2023
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Three ways to prevent school shootings, based on research
In the months leading up to his 2012 attack that killed 26 people in Newtown, Connecticut, a 20-year-old man exhibited a cascade of concerning behaviors. He experienced worsening anorexia, depression and obsessive-compulsive ...
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Mar 3, 2023
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